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The Basement Watchdog 1/3 HP 2,600 gph Thermoplastic Dual Reed Switch Battery Backup Sump Pump

Kicks in on battery power when your main pump fails, moving up to 2,600 GPH to keep a flooding basement at bay.
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About Product Overview

The Basement Watchdog BWSP is a battery-powered backup sump pump, built to kick in when your primary pump loses power or fails during a storm. That's the moment basements flood, and this pump is designed specifically to cover that gap - not to run as your everyday pump.

It moves up to 2,600 gallons per hour at full output and still pushes 1,850 GPH against 10 feet of head, so it keeps working even when water has to travel up and out of a deeper pit. The dual reed switch gives it reliable on/off sensing, and the thermoplastic housing resists the corrosion that takes out metal pumps sitting in a wet sump over time. A 1.5-inch discharge outlet and bottom suction intake keep it compatible with standard sump setups.

  • 1/3 HP battery backup pump
  • Maximum discharge: 2,600 GPH
  • 1,850 GPH at 10 ft. of head
  • Maximum head: 16 ft.
  • 1.5 in. discharge outlet
  • Thermoplastic housing; UL listed

The Details Specifications

Brand The Basement Watchdog
UPC 717301121531
Case Pack Quantity 1 per case
Retail Unit Quantity 1
Dimensions (L × W × H) 10 × 18 × 15
Weight 12 lbs
Country of Origin TAIWAN
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